Award Winning Zucchini Soup

This is a family tradition when the zucchinis are ready. This soup has won first prize in our local county fair. It's not to strongly zucchini flavored, and has a fabulous italian flavor. I have NEVER found anyone who dislikes this soup, try it you'll see!!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs  sweet Italian sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 -2  onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 2 -3  thin sliced unpeeled zucchini (you'll have to eyeball this one, because zucchini come in so many sizes!)
• 2  fresh minced garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon  chopped dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dry basil
• 1  teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 -2  cup water

Directions

1. Fry sausage in a soup pan, drain
2. Add all other ingerdients except water.
3. Add water in a cup at a time, I add 2 cups, then if after cooking the soup looks a bit thick, I add more.
4. Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer 2-3 hours, or until the zucchini is tender and transparent.
5. Serve with a yummy crusty Italian bread, or garlic bread!